Haridwar, Uttarakhand · Haridwar travel guide
Ghat

A sacred ghat associated with Sapt Rishis, offering a calm spiritual environment.
| Time to spend | About 1 h (30 min–1.5 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 5:30–7 PM — evening Ganga aarti and lamps; 5–7 AM — quiet sunrise dip |
| Avoid | 12–3 PM — hot, ghat steps are scorching |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Jul–Aug |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 on Google (58 reviews) |
River can flood ghats in monsoon; winter mornings are cold but pleasant.



Most visitors spend about 1 h; 30 min–1.5 h depending on pace.
5:30–7 PM, for evening Ganga aarti and lamps. The best months are Oct–Mar.
Entry is free.
Modest dress; remove footwear near the ghat